WordPress plugin
Category Posts Block security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 3 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium3
- Low0
All Category Posts Block vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium4.4 | Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤4.9.19Update to 4.9.20 | CVE-2025-1453 | |
| Medium4.4 | Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site SCripting ≤4.9.17Update to 4.9.18 | CVE-2024-9638 | |
| Medium4.4 | Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤4.9.16Update to 4.9.17 | CVE-2024-6158 |
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤4.9.19Update to 4.9.20
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site SCripting
≤4.9.17Update to 4.9.18
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤4.9.16Update to 4.9.17
Category Posts Block: common questions
Does Category Posts Block have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in Category Posts Block: 3 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Category Posts Block I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Category Posts Block vulnerability?
CVE-2025-1453, published Apr 3, 2025: Category Posts Widget <= 4.9.19 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.4).
Is any Category Posts Block vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Category Posts Block vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.